How to Make Coffee in a Coffee Maker

Get the most out of your favorite roast. Follow our instructional video and learn how to make coffee with your coffee maker.

Directions

Use these steps to follow along with the video, or print them to keep as a guide.

 
  1. Choose Your Coffee: If you like a more traditional, mild coffee, go with Folgers Classic Roast® Coffee. If you prefer strong, bold flavors, try French Roast or Black Silk varieties.
  2. Add Your Water: Fill the carafe with cold water to your desired capacity. Serving size: 6 fluid ounces. Measure water using a standard liquid measuring cup. Pour the water in the reservoir and put the carafe back on the heating plate.
  3. Measure Your Grounds: Add the desired amount of grounds to the filter: about 1 tablespoon per 5 to 6 fluid ounces of cold water for regular coffee, and 2 tablespoons per 5 to 6 fluid ounces for strong coffee. Or check out our helpful Measurement Chart and Cups Calculator.
  4. Turn On Your Coffeemaker: Put the filter basket back in the holder, close the lid, and turn on the coffee maker.
Transcript

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Roasting only the finest beans since 1850

James Folger himself developed a certain taste standard when it came to selecting coffee beans. To guarantee only the finest beans go into making Folgers Coffee, our master roasters follow the same "cup-tasting" tradition he started.

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